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Inauguration of the Eiffel Tower

When: 1889-03-31
Where: Paris
Part of: Event of 1889: The Eiffel Tower is inaugurated in Paris. At 300 m (980 ft), its height exceeds

Gustave Eiffel led officials to the top of the tower on March 31, 1889, marking its completion.

Main structural work was completed at the end of March 1889. On March 31, Eiffel celebrated by leading government officials and press representatives to the top. The tower had surpassed the Washington Monument to become the tallest human-made structure.

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Eiffel Tower Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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